5 February 2016

Vichy Dermablend Foundation & Setting Powder

Hi everyone! I'm doing a post today on a brand I had never actually heard of before however when I was contacted asking if I would like to try Vichy's Dermablend Foundation* and the Dermablend Setting Powder* I thought why not because I'm always open to trying new brands in the hope of finding new products that I might love. I actually did some research on these products by looking at other reviews and I found that they are quite popular with bloggers so I was hopeful that I would love them too! The brand has had a revamp along with the introduction of some new foundation shades and I am so happy to say that I successfully found a shade that works for me first time! This honestly never happens to me I'm so bad at choosing a shade for any brand and I actually got it right so I'm feeling quite pleased with myself.


Starting with the foundation I was actually a bit wary because the main focus of this foundation is it's high coverage designed to cover both minor and severe skin concerns. To me when I hear this I always think "this will not work for my dry skin", in my head I just picture full coverage foundations to be matte and to make my skin look so dull and flat. I actually find this a big issue for me because I'm really not happy with my skin, I have red pigmentation so it's quite uneven and I would love to find a foundation which covered this up well but still had a nice finish. I'm so happy to say that this didn't highlight my dry skin or make my skin look dull! Whilst it isn't the standard dewy finish that I usually opt for I do really like it, I would say it is a semi-matte finish, not totally matte however there isn't any dewiness in my opinion. 

The reason I was first impressed with this was because last week I was so ill, I had a cold and my skin felt so gross and red and I went to use a Bourjois foundation (which I love don't get me wrong) and it just didn't cover up anything because my skin was worse than usual that day, so I thought I'd try the Vichy foundation and it made such a difference, it covered up all the redness and anything that gave away that I looked ill! I can definitely vouch that it is full coverage, so if this is something you like I would suggest trying this because the finish is nice as well, plus if you're dry like me I think as long as you use a moisturising primer you will be absolutely fine, you don't need a primer that will give your make up longevity because this foundation has really good staying power anyway.


The foundation comes in a little squeezy tube, You get 30ml of product which is the standard however because of the packaging it's so compact and easy to take around with you so perfect for travelling, my only issue with the packaging is that I think these squeeze tubes can be a bit messy so you just have to be a bit more careful. 


The foundation definitely has quite a thick consistency but at the same time it is nice and easy to blend, I only used a tiny pump in the picture but you get so much product so I think value for money is so good, I got mine in the shade 15 Opal for anyone who is wondering, which is the second lightest shade and I am quite pale at the minute, so the lightest shade which is 05 Porcelain which is one of the new shades would be perfect for anyone very pale who struggles to find a match for their skin. There is 8 shades all together, so whilst there isn't a vast amount of choice I think there is something for everyone, trust me if I can find a shade to match me which I never can then it must be a good range!

Also I really want to point out that whilst this is full coverage it doesn't come across as if you're wearing a mask which is so important to me, I really hate that feeling that you have lots of make up on, I did find this to be quite natural which surprised me so it's also something I would wear during the day. It does have SPF35 so I wouldn't be inclined to wear this on a night out or anytime I would be getting pictures taken as no-one wants white flashback! 


I really want to talk about the Setting Powder because I really do not get on with powders, they always seem to give me cake face and I will hardly ever use it because of this, plus as I have dry skin I don't want to absorb any moisture that I do have! However I have fallen in love with this, this is 100% something I would go out and buy myself, it definitely has changed my relationship with powder and also taught me of what to look for in products that I might want to try in the future. 


It is a loose powder which I like and don't like at the same time, I find loose powders to be very messy which is annoying however makes it so fine resulting in zero cake face for me which I absolutely love! Even though it's white it also doesn't affect the colour of your make up, I know I am pale right now but I am not stark white and I didn't want this powder to leave that effect and thankfully it didn't. Whilst I do have dry skin after wearing make up for a while I always get my make up rubbing off and going very shiny on my cheeks and on my nose, so I have not been applying this to my full face just because my skin stays dry everywhere else all day so I don't think it's a necessity, however I have been applying it on my nose and on my cheeks to set my make up and it stays on for so much longer and I don't get the shiny face anymore. It does mattify my face a bit which I'm not overly keen on as it isn't my favourite finish which is why I only apply it on certain areas and use as little as I have to, however if you love a matte finish then you will love this. 

I was definitely surprised the fact I actually liked these products because they are typically the opposite of what I would go for, however it has encouraged me to branch out a bit more and look for different products that I wouldn't typically choose first because you never know what you might like! The foundation retails for £18 and the setting powder for £15 in Boots so they aren't drugstore price however they aren't a full on splurge, they are really nice quality though and if you are looking for full coverage or longevity then I would definitely recommend both of them, I have used the powder with other products however and I found it worked just as well, it is my favourite of the two products, whilst I do like the foundation I just really love the powder and I definitely think it will become an essential in my make up bag. Let me know in the comments if you've tried this brand and what you think!

*PR sample however all opinions are my own
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  1. It sounds like we have very similar skin types, so this foundation would probably be great for me too! Might consider this one when I want to purchase a new foundation, such a great review lovely xo

    ohhelloitshannah.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I've really been loving it after wearing it more, you should try it!xx

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  2. I also have dry skin so thick foundations and powder make my dry skin even drier! You did such a great review on this product! I'll defiantly have to look into this more!
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    Lauren-lee
    Lauren-lee Grace Beauty & Fashion

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    1. Thank you! It's such a nightmare finding products that work for dry skin!xx

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  3. I've heard great things about this brand! I'm in need of a setting powder as I do have oily skin in places! Great review x

    www.shayholly.co.uk

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    1. I've been using the setting powder everyday at the minute, really love it!x

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  4. Wow, this is such an awesome, detailed review! x I've never tried any of the Vichy makeup products, but after reading this post, I'm definietly tempted. :) <3 I have very oily and problematic skin, so I think these two would be perfect for me. Thanks for sharing, hun! x

    Kay
    http://www.shoesandglitter.com/

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    1. Thank you! I'm really impressed with them so far!x

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  5. This foundation sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing!

    http://thecourtneydiaries.com

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  6. I`m actually a big fan of Vichy, their skincare range is pretty impressive. My best friends can`t stop talking about this foundation, I`ll definitely try in the near future.

    http://www.beautynerd.co.uk

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    1. I'd love to try some of their skincare after trying this out, really impressed with them!x

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  7. That setting powder reminds me of the laura mercier one because of the packaging and shade! I've never heard of Vinchy before so it was interesting to see the products you mentioned here!
    Charlotte // charlottespicks.blogspot.com

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    1. I'd really like to try the Laura Mercier powder as well but it's so expensive!x

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  8. I love full coverage foundation and mattifying powder so I think I would love these :) glad to see they have expanded the shade range!

    Danielle's Beauty Blog

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    1. I normally don't go for full coverage but I've really been liking this!x

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  9. I didn't know Vichy does foundations too!

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    Tamara
    www.thewestcoastexplorer.com

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    1. I hadn't heard of them before but I'm really impressed so far!x

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  10. Great reviews, the foundation sounds amazing! I've used Vichy skincare products before but never their makeup. Would love if you could check out my recent fashion post? X

    The Fashion Road

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    1. I'd love to try some of their skincare after really liking their make up!x

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  11. I'm a big fan of the powder - it really is amazing, and makes my skin look so smooth xx

    Gemma | missmakeupmagpie.com

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    1. I agree and it stops my make up from budging so well!xx

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  12. I would like to try this! Looks very interesting

    Dajana | https://dajanaerd.wordpress.com

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  13. I've loved the Vichy Dermablend range for quite some time now, it's great. I wouldn't use it everyday but love it for days when I need extra coverage and want my makeup to last x

    Beauty with charm

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    1. I agree I don't think I'd use it daily but maybe for when I have a really busy day and I'm doing lots!x

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  14. Both products sound absolutely incredible! Thank you for such a lovely review. I have been a fan of Vichy for many years now. Aww, hope your cold is gone completely. I know exactly what you mean about the difficulty to be happy with a perfect coverage foundation on days like that. So glad to know Vichy did great. Setting powder sounds super lovely too! I will be checking this range out asap.
    xox Nadia
    http://www.mielandmint.com/

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    1. I'm really impressed with their products, perfect for Winter when everyone is getting a cold!xx

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  15. I love the Vichy Dermablend line! The foundation is also great mixed with some moisturizer to make it a little bit less full coverage on days you don't need much ;) xx
    Gyudy @ Gyudy's Notes Of Beauty

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    1. I'll have to try that because I don't go for full coverage everyday!xx

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  16. Both of these products sound so lovely, I really want to try them both out after reading this. The foundation sounds like it would be perfect for my skin, I always like full coverage bases! x

    Jodie // Jodie Loue

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    1. It's such good coverage but doesn't make your skin look dull or flat!x

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  17. I haven't heard of this brand either but loving the consistency of that foundation!

    Musings & More

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    1. It's so easy to blend considering the high coverage!x

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  18. Love the sound of the setting powder, great review x
    http://christbelle.blogspot.co.uk/

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  19. I hear a lot about vichy but I've never tried any of their products, thanks for sharing :)

    http://claresloves.blogspot.com/

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    1. You should try some, I'm really impressed with them!x

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